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Posted by: jwalters Dec 6 2004, 08:29 PM

Lets see those chalon cars--with a summary of how well it went and how happy you may or may not be------

Posted by: drew365 Dec 6 2004, 08:41 PM

I think you'll have trouble finding guys who actually installed the body on their cars. Why, do you have a kit that has not been installed? Here's a pic of my car. I didn't install the body, it was done long ago in a far off land. Hopefully it will get painted in the next year.


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Posted by: jwalters Dec 6 2004, 08:42 PM

looks really good--congrats!!!

Posted by: JB 914 Dec 6 2004, 08:51 PM

I've got a chalon roller for sale.

Posted by: skline Dec 6 2004, 11:14 PM

Here is mine, and yes, I installed panels on Joes too. Joe's isnt finished either but mine is a lot further along than his. It's a lot of work but I have wanted one since the 80's when I first saw one. Mine are a little different however. I didnt like the big thick sail panels. I cut them down to keep the rear body lines. Here is a picture of the ones I have been working on. Then I will post a picture of my favorite one that I am trying to build mine like.




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Posted by: Ctrout Dec 6 2004, 11:16 PM

Looks like an RX-7.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 6 2004, 11:17 PM

thems fightin words!

Posted by: skline Dec 6 2004, 11:18 PM

Joes and mine together


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Posted by: MattR Dec 6 2004, 11:19 PM

Scott, is she gonna make it to the fun run?

Posted by: skline Dec 6 2004, 11:19 PM

Well, that one was a little bigger than I anticipated, Here is what I am trying to build. Small version


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Posted by: skline Dec 6 2004, 11:21 PM

I dont know why these are coming out so big. Here is another one I liked also.


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Posted by: skline Dec 6 2004, 11:22 PM

And one more that sold on Ebay not too long ago. Looks really nice in Black too.


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Posted by: skline Dec 6 2004, 11:25 PM

I dont think I want to chance it just yet. I have not even got to break it in yet. It would be foolish to try to drive it a couple hundred miles right out of the gate. Maybe next time. Besides, I am so busy this week I wont have time to work on it at all. I am getting ready to head off to work again.

Posted by: Mrs. K Dec 7 2004, 12:33 AM

Those are some really nice looking Chalon's!
Can't wait till yours looks all nice and shiny too!
What color are you going to paint it again?

Lisa

Posted by: neo914-6 Dec 7 2004, 01:16 AM

My 1st gen Chalon with fabricated aluminum rocker panels, no curved b-pillars, 911 flag mirror, 15x8 fuch replicas and Koenig 914 seat. I'm happy with it except for the neglect to the paint, some rust, and the cracks that need to be addressed. Make sure you reinforce the chassis for flex, treat all rust areas, and bond the pieces well when installing the kit (if you have one). Installed kits may already hide problems so inspect thoroughly. I've outgrown the 911 turbo styling but it's still a cool car...
Felix


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Posted by: jwalters Dec 7 2004, 08:34 AM

Those are some awesome cars!!!! So Skyline, what pitfalls have you encountered while installing these beauties. What would it take in time for someone that knows their way around a car????

Great job!!!

Posted by: drew365 Dec 7 2004, 09:04 AM

Scott; are you going to paint your car the same color as the grey one? What color is it? I want a medium color to lessen the contrast with the black parts but I don't want all black.

Posted by: scooter311 Dec 7 2004, 09:18 AM

I've never been a big fan of the chalon kit, but boy-howdy these are some fine examples, I tell you what (Hank Hill voice)
Hey Drew I like your colors and your mirrors too.
All nice cars, yes indeed - would like to see one in person...

Posted by: Mrs. K Dec 8 2004, 01:08 AM

Just so skline will be able to answer your questions tomorrow morning

Lisa

Posted by: skline Dec 8 2004, 08:57 AM

Pitfalls? Buy orginal parts from the original manufacturer for best fit and finish, follow the directions included with the kit and do make sure you start with a good chassis. With rust in the longs, the body will flex a lot and cause cracking. Chassis stiffening will help keep it from flexing. The car Joe has was a perfect 1975 with no rust in the longs at all. He thought there was some rust from the battery tray so when we went to replace it, it took him a couple of hours to get the old one out. Not as rusted as it appeared. The kit on Joe's car, I bought used from a guy up in Northern California. Wasnt that hard to install once I got the fiberglass off the metal parts. He cut it off the car and when he did, he cut the metal not the fiberglass so I had good parts to work with. That was before I found out that Mitcom is actually still around and even local to me. I live in Costa Mesa and there are a lot of boat manufacturers and repair places so I have a lot of shops that sell the materials I needed. Use the fiberglass cloth rather than the mat, the mat can break up easy and the cloth wont. If you have any fiberglass experience, then it is a walk in the park.

Posted by: skline Dec 8 2004, 08:59 AM

I was thinking of painting it that same color or something along those lines, I even considered Yellow since I have never seen one and I do like yellow. A friend of mine has a 911 painted a Cobalt Steel Blue that is just beautiful that I really like. So far, that is what my intentions are. But the yellow is still a maybe.

Posted by: skline Dec 8 2004, 09:23 AM

There is a nice looking second gen white one on Ebay right now. Currently its at $3550.00. The kit from Mitcom would cost you about 2900 so for a complete one already done, that is a heck of a deal. Here is the link, it ends today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4509067034&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Posted by: jwalters Dec 8 2004, 10:34 AM

Yeah, I called the guy and we talked for a while--he did admit that there is some rust in the battery area---and he is NOT aware of how deep it runs------cool looking car tho!

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 8 2004, 10:56 AM

If some one here is bidding on it Root Werks is in the same city

Posted by: jwalters Dec 8 2004, 10:58 AM

What or who is Root Works??? Just curious

Posted by: skline Dec 8 2004, 11:00 AM

Another valuable member here, pretty sharp with the 6 conversion stuff.

Posted by: jwalters Dec 8 2004, 11:04 AM

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Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 8 2004, 01:05 PM

Only the most powerful 914 force on the planet! Muuaahaahaa!

Kidding, just another sick 914 nut. I can probably check it out... Going to the link now.....

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 8 2004, 01:10 PM

I sent him a message asking if I could check out the car. Gave him my number/e-mail so hopefully he will get in touch with me so I can report back to the group.